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hymenal

hymenal

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Relating to the thin piece of skin that partly covers the opening of the vagina
  • adjective
  • /ˈhaɪmənl/
  • Specialized
: himenal
  • It's important to understand hymenal anatomy when discussing women's health issues.

Examples

  • DR. JAFFREE: I'm looking to see if your hymenal ring is still intact.

    The Exorcist: Believer (2023)

  • The doctor explained the hymenal structure to the medical students during the anatomy class.

  • Some cultures place significant importance on the hymenal condition of women.

Surface Forms

hymenal positive

Morphology

hymenal = hymen (transparent) = hymen + al

The adjective is a direct and standard formation meaning 'relating to the hymen'.

Etymology

The word hymenal comes from the Greek word hymen, which means 'membrane' or 'thin skin'. So hymenal describes something that relates to that thin membrane at the entrance to the vagina.